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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,382.13 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,382.13 and 373.76 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,382.13 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,382.13 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,382.13 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 516,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,583.04/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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